Senior AML Sanctions Advisor

PNC Bank • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • $80,000 - $192,050 • Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Senior AML Sanctions Advisor within PNC's Anti-Money Laundering Global Sanctions organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh, PA; East Brunswick, New Jersey or Jacksonville, Florida. This role supports AML and Sanctions program governance by coordinating regulatory exams and internal audits, managing information requests, developing audit and regulator ready documentation, and ensuring timely, accurate responses aligned with established protocols and controls. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description Oversees, establishes and enhances effective enterprise wide and/or business unit AML and Sanctions programs and designs policies to prevent or identify illegal, unethical, or improper business practices. May lead or oversee direct or indirect execution of activities to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, AML, USA PATRIOT ACT and Sanctions Program. Constructively challenges conclusions/status quo. Exhibits confidence and credibility with service partners, business leaders, customers, regulators, and auditors. Oversees the update of Compliance policies and procedures as needed. Ensures Compliance Manuals, Front Office Manuals, policies and procedures accurately reflect current laws, rules, other regulatory requirements and management intent. Oversees regulatory examinations and inquiries, including the coordination of interviews and information requests from regulatory agencies. Independently challenges analyses, reviews and recommendations. Identifies and oversees the definition of the enterprise wide and/or business unit AML and Sanctions program objectives for assigned line(s) of business, products/services and operational execution areas that may execute program components to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, AML, USA PATRIOT ACT and Sanctions Program. Serves as a senior AML and Sanctions subject matter specialist regarding impact on Program design and execution. Communicate and socialize those objectives (from a leadership position) to the business or operational execution points. May lead AML and Sanctions Program monitoring reviews. Reviews AML and Sanctions compliance reports and related customer risk profiles. Identifies issues, escalates through proper governance channels as needed, and recommends corrective action plans. Directs the review and analysis of assessments of AML and Sanctions risk and internal controls, as appropriate. Analyzes regulatory developments, advises business management of proposed rule changes and provide recommendations. Oversees the updating or implementation of new/enhanced processes in order to ensure timely and effective compliance with new regulatory requirements. Support key business initiatives by identifying AML and Sanctions risks and providing resolutions to manage these risks. Provides advice and may participate as a subject matter specialists in developing and/or conducting AML and Sanctions training programs for specific employees. Serves as a senior AML and Sanctions Program subject matter resource regarding compliance impact on overall business activities, product development and customer activities. Works cooperatively with the business, legal partners, audit and other risk disciplines across the organization. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree.
• Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years.
• Specific certifications are often required.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
• Bachelors

Nice To Haves

• Compliance Reporting
• Customer Risk
• Decision Making
• Regulatory Requirements
• Risk Assessments
• Risk Control
• Strategic Objectives
• Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, establishes and enhances effective enterprise wide and/or business unit AML and Sanctions programs and designs policies to prevent or identify illegal, unethical, or improper business practices.
• May lead or oversee direct or indirect execution of activities to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, AML, USA PATRIOT ACT and Sanctions Program.
• Constructively challenges conclusions/status quo.
• Exhibits confidence and credibility with service partners, business leaders, customers, regulators, and auditors.
• Oversees the update of Compliance policies and procedures as needed.
• Ensures Compliance Manuals, Front Office Manuals, policies and procedures accurately reflect current laws, rules, other regulatory requirements and management intent.
• Oversees regulatory examinations and inquiries, including the coordination of interviews and information requests from regulatory agencies.
• Independently challenges analyses, reviews and recommendations.
• Identifies and oversees the definition of the enterprise wide and/or business unit AML and Sanctions program objectives for assigned line(s) of business, products/services and operational execution areas that may execute program components to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, AML, USA PATRIOT ACT and Sanctions Program.
• Serves as a senior AML and Sanctions subject matter specialist regarding impact on Program design and execution.
• Communicate and socialize those objectives (from a leadership position) to the business or operational execution points.
• May lead AML and Sanctions Program monitoring reviews.
• Reviews AML and Sanctions compliance reports and related customer risk profiles.
• Identifies issues, escalates through proper governance channels as needed, and recommends corrective action plans.
• Directs the review and analysis of assessments of AML and Sanctions risk and internal controls, as appropriate.
• Analyzes regulatory developments, advises business management of proposed rule changes and provide recommendations.
• Oversees the updating or implementation of new/enhanced processes in order to ensure timely and effective compliance with new regulatory requirements.
• Support key business initiatives by identifying AML and Sanctions risks and providing resolutions to manage these risks.
• Provides advice and may participate as a subject matter specialists in developing and/or conducting AML and Sanctions training programs for specific employees.
• Serves as a senior AML and Sanctions Program subject matter resource regarding compliance impact on overall business activities, product development and customer activities.
• Works cooperatively with the business, legal partners, audit and other risk disciplines across the organization.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level